Published October 22, 2015 at 9:46 PM Updated December 7, 2015 at 2:48 PM

Some encouraging news on the state of global hunger from the U.S.-based International Food Policy Research Institute.

It released its yearly “Global Hunger Index” this month, finding a 27 percent decrease in the level of hunger in developing countries since the year 2000. It also highlights what it calls an “unheralded achievement” of the past 50 years: an end to “calamitous” famines, those that kill more than one million people.

But for all the progress, the report says serious challenges remain-especially in countries engaged in armed conflict. A case in point is Nigeria, where an insurgency by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram has displaced millions of citizens. CCTV America’s Sophia Adengo has our report.

Despite progress, widespread hunger persists

Despite progress, widespread hunger persists

Some encouraging news on the state of global hunger from the U.S.-based International Food Policy Research Institute.
It released its yearly "Global Hunger Index" this month, finding a 27 percent decrease in the level of hunger in developing countries since the year 2000. It also highlights what it calls an "unheralded achievement" of the past 50 years: an end to "calamitous" famines, those that kill more than one million people.
But for all the progress, the report says serious challenges remain-especially in countries engaged in armed conflict. A case in point is Nigeria, where an insurgency by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram has displaced millions of citizens. CCTV America's Sophia Adengo has our report.

Klaus von Grebmer on global hunger
For more on widespread hunger, CCTV America’s Mike Walter spoke to Klaus von Grebmer. He is a Research Fellow emeritus at the International Food Policy Research Institute. He authored the Global Hunger Index.

Klaus von Grebmer on global hunger

Klaus von Grebmer on global hunger

For more on widespread hunger, CCTV America's Mike Walter spoke to Klaus von Grebmer. He is a Research Fellow emeritus at the International Food Policy Research Institute. He authored the Global Hunger Index.